Cruise to the Melbourne Cup 2024

The race that stops the nation awaits!

2024 MELBOURNE CUP CRUISE ONBOARD CARNIVAL SPLENDOR

Celebrate one of Australia’s favourite events, and have a lot of fun and adventure on the way, with a Melbourne Cup Cruise in 2024.

Sail from one Australian icon to another. Start your trip in Sydney Harbour and finish it by watching the race that stops a nation.

Your trip down from Sydney will take 3 days, where you can make the most of the fun and adventure onboard, as well as special Cup celebrations and activities.

Then spend another 3 days in Australia’s sporting capital, and enjoy some of the best restaurants, bars, and cafes in the world, before returning to Sydney.

Make the 2024 Melbourne Cup Day one you and your family will remember forever.

Commonly Asked Questions

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN A CUP CRUISE?

If you like horse racing, you’re going to love our 2024 Cup cruise. Not only do you get to see horses from Australia and New Zealand take on the world at the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse when you disembark in Victoria, but your cruise itinerary includes:

  • Onboard Melbourne Cup Carnival fun
  • 3 days at sea
  • 3 days in Melbourne

Don’t forget to take some time out to visit other Melbourne attractions such as the Queen Victoria Markets, historic laneways, and the MCG.

WHAT ARE THE ONBOARD EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ON THE CUP CRUISE?

As well as more than 45 activities onboard, stunning ocean views, and amazing dining options, our Melbourne Cup cruise is a lot of fun, with:

  • Expert racing tips
  • Fascinator and hat workshops
  • Race day hair and makeup
  • Fashions on the Field
HOW MUCH DOES THE CRUISE COST?

Click on the search cruises button on this page to find out more about the cruise fare and top cruise deals on offer. Choose the stateroom, mini suite, twin share, or more, for you and your family. Sometimes the time of booking can influence the cost so don't leave it too late or you’ll miss out.

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN FIT ON A MELBOURNE CUP CRUISE?

As well as having space for multiple waterslides, pools, sport facilities, restaurants, bars, theatres for stage shows, game arcades and more, the Carnival Splendor cruise ship has a maximum occupancy of a little over 3000 passengers. Take a six-night cruise with Carnival Cruise Line and watch the race that stops a nation, in style.